KAYU-TV (Fox) · Channel 28
Full power TV station · Spokane, Washington
KAYU-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 28, licensed to Spokane, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 43 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About KAYU-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 445 kW effective radiated power, KAYU-TV runs more power than 59% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 601 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 87% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 43 cities and towns in our guide with about 633,000 residents, as far as Moscow, ID (60 miles).
KAYU-TV shares its transmitter site with KHBA-LD, K29NM-D, KHQ-TV (NBC), KSPS-TV and KXMN-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KFFX-TV in Pendleton, OR, 131 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 28 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Spokane, WA |
| Tower location | 47.57889, -117.29722 |
| Effective radiated power | 445 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 58684 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KAYU-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity, WA | 5.6 mi | 209° SSW | Strong |
| Dishman, WA | 5.7 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| Veradale, WA | 6.5 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 7.1 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Millwood, WA | 7.1 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Spokane, WA | 8.3 mi | 132° SE | Strong |
| Trentwood, WA | 9.1 mi | 206° SSW | Strong |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 11 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Town and Country, WA | 12 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Country Homes, WA | 13 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Mead, WA | 13 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 14 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| Fairwood, WA | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Cheney, WA | 14 mi | 64° ENE | Strong |
| Airway Heights, WA | 15 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| Fairchild Air Force Base, WA | 17 mi | 99° E | Strong |
| Medical Lake, WA | 18 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Post Falls, ID | 19 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Rathdrum, ID | 25 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 25 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Dalton Gardens, ID | 27 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Hayden, ID | 27 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Deer Park, WA | 27 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Spirit Lake, ID | 33 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Saint Maries, ID | 39 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Davenport, WA | 40 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Newport, WA | 43 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Priest River, ID | 45 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Colfax, WA | 48 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Pinehurst, ID | 49 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Chewelah, WA | 52 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Kellogg, ID | 55 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Pullman, WA | 59 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Sandpoint, ID | 59 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Ritzville, WA | 60 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Moscow, ID | 60 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Osburn, ID | 61 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Ponderay, ID | 61 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Colville, WA | 73 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Pomeroy, WA | 78 mi | 11° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KAYU-TV transmitter tower?
KAYU-TV broadcasts from a tower at 47.5789, -117.2972, near Opportunity, WA. It is licensed to Spokane, Washington.
What channel is KAYU-TV on?
KAYU-TV appears as virtual channel 28 (28.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KAYU-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 88 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KAYU-TV with an antenna?
About 633,000 people live in the 43 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KAYU-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KAYU-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.